Tuesday, October 02, 2012

George Allen endorsed by Virginia Association of Realtors

On Monday, George Allen received the endorsement of the Virginia
Association of Realtors (VAR), the business advocacy organization
representing nearly 30,000 real estate industry professionals.

At
an endorsement event held at the Glen Allen headquarters of the
Virginia Association of Realtors, George Allen participated in a
roundtable discussion with Realtor members to hear firsthand their
experiences in the housing market and what they are hearing and seeing
in neighborhoods throughout Virginia. Allen received the formal
endorsement from VAR President Trish Szego of Fairfax, VAR
President-Elect Mary Dykstra of Roanoke, VAR Vice President Brad Boland
of Reston, and Real Estate Politics and Advocacy (RPAC) Chairman Tom
Innes of Richmond.

“Governor
George Allen has been a friend to Realtors in his roles as governor of
Virginia and as a United States Senator. We can be assured that he will
consider and weigh our positions on issues that affect our profession
and Virginia’s homeowners,” said Trish Szego, 2012 Virginia Association
of Realtors President.

Realtors’
top concerns include the mortgage interest deduction,
Government-Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) such as Fannie Mae and Freddie
Mac, qualified residential mortgages, and the Federal Housing
Administration.

“I’m
honored to have earned the confidence and endorsement of Virginia’s
Realtors,” said George Allen. “Realtors have their finger on the pulse
of what is happening in our communities, and they have been bearing the
brunt of a housing market recession along with the building trades. The
most important solution is to get our economy moving again with the
right tax, regulatory, energy and education policies that will create
jobs and provide people the income to buy a home."

Allen continued, "For current and
future homeowners, the mortgage interest deduction is a key provision
for helping hard-working Americans fulfill their dream of home ownership,
and I will work to ensure that this tax relief remains. Virginia
Realtors know from my record that I am committed to meeting with
Realtors regularly because I value their insight, especially as
Washington considers much-needed housing reforms. I’m grateful for
Virginia Realtors’ support, and I look forward to working with them for a
healthier economy and safe, prospering neighborhoods.”